The MHT CET 2026 registration process is ongoing, and many students have already applied. As of now, over 2.62 lakh students have completed their registration by paying the application fee. The deadline to register is February 12, 2026 , and the last date to pay the fee is February 13, 2026 . Students can apply online at the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org .
Registration Numbers So Far
A total of 2,62,746 candidates have successfully paid their application fee and confirmed their registration for MHT CET 2026. Additionally, there are 45,542 applications that are currently in progress, meaning students have started the process but not yet finished it.
Which Courses Are Most Popular?
The MHT CET exam is conducted for two main groups: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). So far, the PCM group has seen the highest number of confirmed registrations.
| Group | Confirmed Registrations |
| PCM | 1,57,780 |
| PCB | 81,000 |
Choosing One or Two Attempts
Students can choose to appear for the MHT CET exam once or twice. The statistics show that most students prefer to prepare for and take the exam twice.
| Number of Attempts Chosen | Number of Candidates |
| Both Attempts | 1,59,681 |
| Only First Attempt | 1,03,064 |
In the PCM group, 1,12,258 students have opted for both attempts, which is much higher than those choosing only the first attempt. Similarly, in the PCB group, 36,801 students have chosen both attempts, while 44,199 students have opted for only the first attempt.
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: February 12, 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: February 13, 2026
Students who wish to apply for MHT CET 2026 should complete their registration and fee payment before the deadlines. The exam is important for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra.
